I will introduce how to start living alone so that you will not regret it as a Waseda University student.

Let's know the difference of housing.

Even if you say living alone, there are actually various forms of housing.
Depending on the room you live in, your new life will change greatly.

What are you worried about?
Are you a Kabe-Don who gets hit on the wall from the next room?
Or is it summer heat?
Compare the differences between the buildings and think about what you value.

Apartment
A housing complex in which a single house is divided into several dwellings.A house that should be called a modern tenement house.

Apartment
Mid-to-high-rise housing complex.A mixed residence of families and singles.

Student Hall (WID+DORMY)
Mid-to-high-rise housing complex for students.A residence with a port that supports student life.

Get to know the changes in your life.
When you start living on your own, you gain freedom and at the same time you take responsibility for yourself.In order to lead an independent life, what will change depending on the house?First, let's know the difference.

The appeal of apartments and condominiums is the high degree of freedom.However, since you have to do everything in your own life, cooking meals and doing household chores will take up a lot of your time.It is also necessary to take measures to prevent problems in advance.Student halls (WID/DORMY) have certain rules for communal living.However, there are also benefits such as "meal included", "minimal housework", "safe security" and "interaction".

Know the difference in contract fees.

There are various costs associated with signing a housing contract.
Security deposit, key money, guarantor company, key exchange?

Depending on where you live, the contract fee and fees will differ.In addition, furniture, home appliances and moving expenses will also change.
For example, the student hall (WID・DORMY) is equipped with furniture and home appliances, so you can move easily while keeping the initial cost low.On the other hand, if you want to coordinate furniture and home appliances from scratch, although it costs money, apartments and condominiums are a good choice.

Know the difference in cost of living.

To live, you need a fixed amount of monthly living expenses.How much will the rent, food, water, and utility costs all add up?

In general, apartments and condominiums have a wide range of rents, so you can keep rents low.However, when considering the total cost of living alone, you must also consider "administration costs," "utility costs," and "food costs."The student hall (WID/DORMY) is a serviced residence, so the rent is the same as an apartment, but other expenses are kept at a fixed rate.

Should I work part-time?Run a spending simulation.

Finally, assuming living in WID/DORMY, I will introduce an example of how much the living expenses will cost and how much there will be.You can see it if you imagine concretely, such as whether it is better to work part-time.Please use it as a reference.

What did you think.Even if you live alone, the amount of money you spend on living and living style is quite different.Even if you take the cost, it will change depending on how fulfilling life you can live and how much you can live independently.Which is the most economical way to live in total?

Please choose what kind of housing is best for you.